Chapter 0689 Nina

The receptionist at the sleek hotel front desk flashed me a polite smile as Luke and I approached. My shoes seemed to echo as they clicked on the marble floors, and I looked around warily, taking in the sight of all of the wealthy hotel patrons that were milling around.

"I feel out of place," I whispered to Luke. "Everyone looks so... rich."

Luke stifled a chuckle at my words. "We're a couple of country bumpkins, aren't we?"

I would have laughed, if it weren't for the circumstances. While the other city goers and travelers around us were dressed in luxury and designer outfits, I was dressed in my usual t- shirt and jeans, with one of Enzo's flannels thrown over the top.

Little did any of these people know that I was the daughter of a powerful werewolf king, but preferred it that way.

Luke, as always, wore a battered graphic t-shirt and equally-battered jeans. Even though he had flesh on the outside now rather than just bones, he had kept his style of oversized clothes that looked like they had been stolen off of a thrift store mannequin.

Normally, it was endearing. Here, it made people stare at us. But appearances weren't exactly my main concern these past couple of days.

"Welcome," the receptionist said, an older woman with her silver hair pulled back into a neat bun. "Checking in?"

I swallowed, hoping to force a bit of fake confidence into my tone as I addressed her. "I'm actually here to visit one of your guests," I said.

The woman shot me a curious look. "Oh? What's the guest's name?"

"Enzo Rivers," I replied. "He's my husband. He should have checked in a couple of days ago."

The woman nodded, typing the name into her computer. I watched as she clicked around for a moment, humming to herself, then, she frowned. "I'm sorry, our records show that Mr. Rivers failed to check out this moming."

My chest constricted painfully even as I fought to cling to composure. "I'm sorry," I said." Failed to check out?*

she said. "It's not uncommon; perhaps he simply forgot. He never came down

glancing over at Luke. He shot me the same wide-eyed look I was giving him. "This can't be possible," I found myself

see some ID, Mrs. Rivers?" the receptionist asked gently.

license. Nina Rivers. Her compassionate eyes told me she understood as she

curly brown hair and brown eyes. He wears a lot

her.

woman paused, thinking hard. Then, she nodded, and her face seemed to fall ever so slightly. "Yes, actually," she said. "He was in the bar yesterday,

glances again. "Was he with

time, her face fell even more. "A

woman. Those two little words hit me like a freight train, but I refused to believe them.

and forth between me and Luke. "I'm so sorry, dear," she

Hot bile bumed in the back of my throat as the implication hit me. No, absolutely not. After

something had happened against

back helpless tears, I held up my left hand, my diamond ring

I choked out. "He would never....not to us..." Unconsciously I cradled my rounded belly, our unbom child.

of course. Let me pull up the

eyes spoke volumes; not Enzo. He would never do anything like that. We were fated mates. No,

on her keyboard, she turned the computer screen so could see. She pointed, and there he was: Enzo,

together, arm-in-arm, smiles on their faces. He was saying

ordinary, except for the

him.

heart. Luke kept a supportive grip on my shoulder as tears blurred my vision. Enzo, laughing with another woman... seeking comfort in

He adored me. I was carrying his child! But the kind receptionist's pitying eyes reflected my darkest fears back

room?" Luke asked urgently.

hesitated. "I'm afraid allowing non-registered

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